The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the American Red Cross have aligned resources to help more people prepare to survive and recover from California’s next damaging earthquake – by combining Red Cross expertise on preparing a kit, making a family disaster plan, and being informed; with CEA’s strength and experience on residential insurance and mitigation. >>Learn More

Everyone can take simple steps to prepare for disasters to ensure the well being of their family. To get prepared, visit www.RedCross.org.

It's important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human-caused disasters can strike at any time and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a difference.

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Battalion Chief Larry Collins of the Los Angeles County Fire Department narrates a demonstration of Drop, Cover, and Hold On, the recommended procedure for preventing injury during earthquakes.
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We secured two cabinets completely, with straps to the wall studs, child safety locks, and museum putty. The other side, we secured one cabinet with wall straps only, and the other one without anything.
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Our host Susan Jekarl answers a viewer question: What will happen to my fish tank in an earthquake? Susan reconstructs the fish tank on the shake table at UCSD with the help of the engineering team there.
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